Famous Kenyan Marathon Runners

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Brigid Kosgei
(Kenyan Long-Distance Runner)
Brigid Kosgei
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Birthdate: February 20, 1994
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Sinon, Kapsowar, Kenya
 2 
Eliud Kipchoge
(Kenyan Long-Distance Runner and the Greatest Marathon Runner of All Time)
Eliud Kipchoge
2
Birthdate: November 5, 1984
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Kapsisiywa, Nandi County, Kenya
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 3 
Samuel Wanjiru
(Kenyan Long-Distance Runner)
Samuel Wanjiru
4
Birthdate: November 10, 1986
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Nyahururu, Kenya
Died: May 15, 2011
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
 4 
Mary Jepkosgei Keitany
(Kenyan Former Professional Long Distance Runner)
Mary Jepkosgei Keitany
5
Birthdate: January 18, 1982
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Kabarnet, Baringo County, Kenya
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
 5 
Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich
(Kenyan Long-Distance Runner)
Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich
3
Birthdate: March 15, 1982
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Keiyo District, Kenya
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 6 
Dennis Kipruto Kimetto
(Kenyan Long Distance Runner)
Dennis Kipruto Kimetto
5
Birthdate: April 22, 1984
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Kenya
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 7 
Geoffrey Mutai
(Kenyan Long Distance Runner)
Geoffrey Mutai
5
Birthdate: October 7, 1981
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Koibatek District, Kenya
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 8 
Paul Tergat
(One of the Most Accomplished Long-Distance Runners of All Time)
Paul Tergat
3
Birthdate: June 17, 1969
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Kenya
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 9 
Catherine Ndereba
(Kenyan Long-Distance Runner)
Catherine Ndereba
3
Birthdate: July 21, 1972
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Nyeri County, Kenya
 10 
Abel Kirui
(Kenyan Long-Distance Runner)
Abel Kirui
3
Birthdate: April 6, 1982
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Kenya
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 11 
Tegla Loroupe
(First African Woman to Hold the Marathon World Record)
Tegla Loroupe
3
Birthdate: December 9, 1979
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Kenya
Height: 5'1" (155 cm)
 12 
Edna Kiplagat
(Kenyan Professional Long-Distance Runner)
Edna Kiplagat
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Birthdate: November 15, 1979
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
 13 
Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot
(Kenyan Marathon Runner)
Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot
2
Birthdate: September 26, 1978
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Kapsabet, Kenya
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 14 
Lawrence Cherono
(Kenyan Long-Distance Runner)
Lawrence Cherono
3
Birthdate: August 7, 1988
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Eldoret, Kenya
 15 
Geoffrey Kamworor
(Kenyan Professional Long-Distance Runner)
Geoffrey Kamworor
3
Birthdate: November 28, 1992
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Nyeri, Kenya
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 16 
Patrick Makau Musyoki
(Kenyan Long-Distance Runner)
Patrick Makau Musyoki
1
Birthdate: March 2, 1985
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Nyeri, Kenya
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 17 
Priscah Jeptoo
(Kenyan Professional Long-Distance Runner)
Priscah Jeptoo
2
Birthdate: June 24, 1984
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Nandi, Kenya
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 18 
Joyciline Jepkosgei
(Kenyan Long-Distance Runner)
Joyciline Jepkosgei
3
Birthdate: December 8, 1993
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Rift Valley Province, Kenya
 19 
Martin Lel
(Kenyan Professional Long Distance and Marathon Runner)
Martin Lel
1
Birthdate: October 29, 1978
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Kapsabet, Kenya
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 20 
Emmanuel Kipchirchir Mutai
(Kenyan Long-Distance Runner)
Emmanuel Kipchirchir Mutai
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Birthdate: October 12, 1984
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
 21 
Erick Wainaina
(Kenyan Marathon Runner and Olympic Medalist)
Erick Wainaina
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Birthdate: December 19, 1973
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Nyahururu, Kenya
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 22 
Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot
(Kenyan Marathon Runner)
Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot
2
Birthdate: August 10, 1988
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Bomet, Kenya
 23 
Stanley Kipleting Biwott
(Kenyan Long-Distance Runner)
Stanley Kipleting Biwott
1
Birthdate: April 21, 1986
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Kenya
Height: 5'0" (152 cm)
 24 
Ruth Chepng'etich
(Kenyan Marathon Runner)
Ruth Chepng'etich
2
Birthdate: August 8, 1994
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Kericho, Rift Valley Province, Kenya
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 25 
Joyce Chepchumba
(Kenyan Marathon runner)
Joyce Chepchumba
1
Birthdate: November 6, 1970
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Kericho, Kenya
 26 
Yobes Ondieki
(Kenyan Long-Distance Runner)
Yobes Ondieki
2
Birthdate: February 21, 1961
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Kisii, Kenya
 27 
Douglas Wakiihuri
(Kenyan Marathon Runner)
Douglas Wakiihuri
1
Birthdate: September 26, 1963
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Mombasa, Kenya
 28 
Salina Kosgei
(Kenyan Long-Distance Runner)
Salina Kosgei
1
Birthdate: November 16, 1976
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Kenya
 29 
Jonathan Kiplimo Maiyo
(Kenyan Long-Distance Runner)
Jonathan Kiplimo Maiyo
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Birthdate: May 5, 1988
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Kenya